On Friday, July 31 from 6:00 – 9:00pm (rain or shine), the Town of Southold Youth Bureau and Youth Advisory Council will present SUMMER JAM2 with musical entertainment, BBQ, free raffle prizes and games. Free for grades 7-12 with thanks to corporate sponsorship from Bridgehampton National Bank. The event will take place at the Recreation Center and Peconic School Campus.
The EEAC School of the Arts offers cool summer classes for all ages and all disciplines. From puppet-making to radio announcing to plein air painting, there’s something for everyone. For more information or to register, please call 631-369-2171. Here are just a few:
DRAWING TECHNIQUES II
Instructor: Linda Nemeth
In this workshop artist Linda Nemeth will demonstrate more advanced drawing techniques. Participants will create still-life drawings incorporating pen & ink and watercolor. (1 session)
Wednesday 10AM-1PM, July 29
Cost: $36 member EEAC/$45 nonmember
PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR
Instructor: Mike Killelea
This two-day workshop will meet at a local site where watercolor artist and author Michael Killelea will help you learn that your vision is more important than the subject in your painting. Light, color and atmosphere all play a part in Killelea’s plein air artwork and he will teach you to develop your skills in these areas through demonstrations and assessment of your class efforts. (2 sessions)
Monday & Wednesday 9:30AM-12:30PM, August 3 & 5
Cost: $72 member EEAC/$90 nonmember
WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP
Instructor: Marilyn Gartelmann
Join artist Marilyn Gartelmann in painting a loose-style watercolor landscape. Included will be demonstrations and instruction in watercolor techniques. Some watercolor experience necessary. (1 session)
Monday 10AM-1PM, August 17
Cost: $36 memberEEAC/$45 nonmember
SOLARPLATE PRINTMAKING
Instructor: Linda Prentiss
This workshop is for photographers and artists who would like to learn the solarplate printmaking process. Artists will make a 5″ x 7″ intaglio solarplate from a drawing or photograph and print it on a small etching press. Bring drawings and/or computer digital files of photographs in grey-scale jpeg format. $40 materials fee due to instructor at class; includes 5″ x 7″ solarplate, printmaking paper, computer digital printout on transparency, and inks. (1 session)
Friday 10AM-5PM, August 7 (with 1 hour break)
Cost: $95 member EEAC/$119 nonmember
PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP
Instructor: Andrea Cote
In this one day workshop students will create puppets from found and recycled materials inspired by the work of Pablo Cano on display throughout the month of August at Art Sites Gallery in Riverhead. Emphasis will be on structural skills, 3-D design, innovation and creativity. (1 session) Ages 7-10 yrs
Saturday 10AM-12PM, August 1
Cost: $20 member EEAC/$25 nonmember
RADIO ANNOUNCER MINI-CAMP
Instructor: Kathleen Furey, SAG/AFTRA
Designed to introduce students to the radio commercial format focusing specifically on voice-over scripts commonly heard on TV/film/radio. Instruction includes microphone techniques; vocal diction, pace, pitch, range, clarity, timing; character development; making the voice “visible”; script breakdown, interpretation, variety; audition techniques and demo tape details. Industry tips and pointers are discussed. Play back at the end of each session. Please bring 3-ring binder, snack & water bottle. (5 three-hour classes) Ages Teens & Kids 8+ yrs
Monday-Friday 10AM-1PM, August 17-21
Cost: $183 member EEAC/$228 nonmember
The first ever East End GreenFest will be held at Strawberry Fields in Mattituck on Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2, from 10:00am to 6:00pm daily. The two-day celebration is the first of its kind on the East End, and will include 10 live bands and performers on a solar powered stage, local wineries, farmers’ market, renewable energy exhibits, and organic, natural, and hand-crafted products for sale.
“The GreenFest will be very similar to the Green Fairs in Europe and San Francisco where there is a fun atmosphere filled with live music, unique performers, and lots of energy as people learn about ways to go Green,” said Deborah Dufton of East End GreenFest, “It will be a weekend of good green fun for all.”
A long list of exhibitors will be attending the event from many different Green walks of life including: renewable energy, green kids, local wineries, organic and natural products, natural health and beauty, green building, green living, healthy foods and beverages, green transportation, Earth friendly fashion, waste reduction, local businesses, and non-profit associations.
Live music is a central part of the weekend’s festivities with many original acts including Jaden South, the Mondays, Reality Addiction and Yukari Roja. The stage is being powered by Go Solar of Aquebogue, NY in what is believed to be the first concert stage ever powered by solar energy on Long Island.
The weekend’s performers include African dancers, a contortionist, a POI arts dancer, and lots of other unique attractions including exhibits from the Atlantis Aquarium and The Riverhead Foundation.
A variety of local and national non profit organizations including the Sierra Club and Nature Conservancy will be at the event and the GreenFest has teamed up with the Harry Chapin Food Bank as a designated drop off for LI Cares. The GreenFest asks all attendees to bring non-perishable food items, household items, personal care products and pet food on each day to support Long Island Cares.
Tickets for the GreenFest are available at the gate for $3 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Strawberry Fields Fairgrounds is located on Route 48 in Mattituck. For more information on the East End GreenFest please visit www.eastendgreenfest.com.
The Group to Save Goldsmith’s Inlet is sponsoring a beach cleanup on Sunday, July 26, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Meet at the end of Mill Lane in Peconic. High school students who volunteer receive community service credit and a certificate of appreciation. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Training is also provided.
Contact Capt. Dave Johnson, Coastal Steward, 516 946-6560 or go to www.coastalsteward.org and fill out the volunteer form.
Is your child entering Kindergarten? Are you concerned about their handwriting? Lyrical Children Preschool is still registering for “Handwriting without Tears” Camp.
The award winning curriculum uses singing, music and manipulatives to help children learn and build confidence. It is designed to develop and improve fine motor skills, posture and grip. It will help to prevent and correct reversals of letters and numbers, improve letter formation, and enhance listening and group collaboration.
Camp runs from July 20th to 31st – Monday thru Friday – 1:00 to 2:30pm at Lyrical Children’s Preschool on Route 25 in Calverton.
For more info call 208-4003 or visit www.LyricalChildren.com.
Southold Mothers’ Club announced the winner of its 5th Annual Bicycle Giveaway. Each Spring children all over the North Fork submit letters explaining why they deserve a new bicycle. They had many wonderful entries which told about many good deeds being done; extra chores, caring for siblings and pets, spending time with someone in need, good grades and lots of hard work overall.
This year’s winner was a First Grader from Greenport Elementary School, Selena Cano. The shiny new bicycle was donated by Country Time Cycle and the Southold Mothers’ Club.
Bring your camera to downtown Riverhead this summer for a chance to win awards and prizes!
Several downtown entities and the new website www.iloveriverhead.com are challenging photographers young and old, amateur and pro, to find and capture images that show your love for Riverhead’s downtown, with its river, historic buildings, events, and everday scenes.
For details, see www.iloveriverhead.com/photo-contest/.
Ever wonder what people did for entertainment before television and the internet? Dancing in community and church halls as well as hotels was a popular pastime around the country. Social dancing has a new found popularity and Hallockville will host a series of dance lessons in the historic Naugles Barn on Thursday evenings from July 16 through July 30 (July 16, 23, and 30 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm).
Dick and Bess Haile have many years of traditional dance experience and instruction on the East End and will lead lessons on square, contra, folk, waltz, and polka dancing. Partners and singles are welcome.
There is a $20 fee for each participant that covers the 3-week course. Registration is required and can be made by contacting the Hallockville office at 631-298-5292 or hallockv@optonline.net. Proceeds support the educational programs at Hallockville Museum Farm.
